PRN Physical Therapist
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Job Description
Job DetailsJob Location: The Cedars of Chapel Hill - Chapel Hill, NC 27517Position Type: PRNFunctional Pathways is currently hiring at our newest location, The Cedars of Chapel Hill in Chapel Hill, NC, for a PRN Physical Therapist.
About Us
The Cedars of Chapel Hill is a nationally recognized Life Plan Community committed to helping older adults thrive through exceptional services, wellness-focused living, and personalized care.
Located in the heart of Chapel Hill's Meadowmont neighborhood, residents enjoy a walkable campus with easy access to UNC Health, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, local boutiques, restaurants, and scenic greenways.
Working at The Cedars provides the opportunity to deliver meaningful therapy services in a resident-centered environment that values innovation, collaboration, and professional growth.
Team members become part of a close-knit community dedicated to enriching lives while enjoying all that Chapel Hill has to offer, from its renowned healthcare and academic excellence to its vibrant arts, dining, and outdoor recreation.
Why Choose Functional Pathways: At Functional Pathways, we offer a supportive family environment, ethical care, innovation, and a strong focus on values and customer service. Join us in making a positive impact on our residents' lives!
Qualifications
Job Summary
The Physical Therapist shall screen, evaluate, re-evaluate, discharge plan, and make revisions in any established plan of care as supervised by the physician.
Qualifications
Bachelor's, Master’s or Doctorate degree in physical therapy from an accredited program. Certification and licensure requirements as established by state and national board associations. Active state license required.
Excellent organizational and time management skills Excellent written and verbal communication skills Possess current working knowledge of Functional Pathways policies and procedures, clinical programs with application skills to therapy disciplines.
Ability to supervise Physical Therapy Assistants Completion of all required screenings, certifications, and licensure. Screening requirements may vary by location. **Please be aware this is a job summary, not an all-inclusive listing of the tasks and duties for this position.
Employment decisions and actions will be administered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, veteran status, gender, disability, or any other classification protected by law.
Key Responsibilities
The Physical Therapist is responsible for screening, evaluating, and developing treatment plans for residents under physician supervision. They must also manage patient discharge planning and provide supervision to Physical Therapy Assistants.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctorate degree in physical therapy from an accredited program. An active state license and the ability to perform clinical screenings and documentation are required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Key Skills
Physical Therapist Career Context
In North Carolina, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$89k (508 salary observations; 2,144 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (13,008 salary observations; 66,534 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-11-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
The cost-of-living index for North Carolina is 94.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 59.2% of North Carolina clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 7.2 / 10 · top 10% in physical therapy | ranked against 22,012 Physical Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Physical Therapy median $93k (middle half $88k–$100k)23 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| North Carolina vs national | $89k median in North Carolina | $94k nationally (−5%)508 state / 13,008 national salary observations |
| Cost of living | North Carolina index 94.3 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physical Therapy listings in North Carolina | 750 active | 22,004 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 2% remote · 38% no call · 70% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | North Carolina physical therapist listings (all specialties): 33% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 27% offer loan repayment782 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Physical Therapy listings | 7,905 in the last 30 days | 4,365 the 30 days before (+81%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Physical Therapy pay trend | +1.6% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates PRN Physical Therapist at Functional Pathways a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% in Physical Therapy — ranked against 22,012 active Physical Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.
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